Regular Council

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the open session agenda dated May 9, 2017, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby approve of the minutes of the meeting of Council held on April 25, 2017, as presented.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the items listed under the Consent Agenda, items 10 (B), be received by the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft, for information.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby Council does hereby receive the minutes of the Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum board meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Council of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the minutes of the March 16, 2017 Bancroft Public Library board meeting.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby appoint Robin Tait, Planning Coordinator/Clerical Assistant as the Town of Bancroft's primary representative on the Hastings County Municipal Economic & Tourism Development Partners Group. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT : Councillor Mary Kavanagh be appointed as an alternate in the event the primary representative for the municipality is unable to attend a meeting of the group.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby give the Shamrock Senior's Club consent to apply for funding grants for facility upgrades for the Dungannon Recreation Centre .

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby receive the report from the Building Committee for information purposes only.

WHEREAS Seniors’ Month is an annual province-wide celebration; AND WHEREAS seniors have contributed and continue to contribute immensely to the life and vibrancy of this community; AND WHEREAS seniors continue to serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and important and active members of this community; AND WHEREAS their contributions past and present warrant appreciation and recognition and their stories deserve to be told; AND WHEREAS the health and well-being of seniors is in the interest of all and further adds to the health and well-being of the community; AND WHEREAS the knowledge and experience seniors pass on to us continues to benefit all; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby proclaim June 1-30, 2017 Seniors’ Month in the Town of Bancroft and encourage all citizens to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our seniors.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby move into the Committee of the Whole.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Committee of the Whole does hereby recommend to Council to appoint Councillor Bill Kilpatrick as Chair of the Water and Wastewater Core Group Committee.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Committee of the Whole adjourn and that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft resume the regular meeting of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby reschedule the May 9th, 2017 Public Meeting to present the 2017 Draft Budget to the public to May 16, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Club 580; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Special Council meeting to pass the 2017 Budget be rescheduled from May 10th, 2017 to May 23rd, 2017 Regular Meeting of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT: the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby adopt the recommendation from the Committee of the Whole to appoint Councillor Bill Kilpatrick as Chair of the Water and Wastewater Core Group Committee.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby move into closed session pursuant to the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Section 239 (2) (b) personal matters about identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, Section 239 (2) (c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, Section 239 (2) (d) labour relations or employee negotiations, and Section 239 (e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. General Nature: 1. Block 68 - Section 239 (2) (c) 2. Moore Lane - Section 239 (2) (e) 3. Right of Way/Access - Section 239 (2) (e) 4. Benefits - Section 239 (2) (b) 5. Reorganization - Section 239 (2) (d) Addendum 6. Leave of Absence - Section 239 (2) (b) Addendum

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft does hereby direct staff to carry out all actions as approved in the May 9, 2017 closed session of Council.

BE IT RESOLVED THAT a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting of Council held on May 9, 2017 be hereby given a first, second and third reading, and be finally passed, signed, sealed and numbered By-Law 35-2017

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regular Meeting of Council hereby close at 2:15 p.m.